Angela Robbins

Angela Robbins is an Associate Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History, International Studies, Political Science, and Religious Studies at Meredith College. She holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), an M.A. in Museum Studies from UNCG, and a B.S. in Middle Grades Education from UNCG. Robbins has taught at UNCG, Salem College, and Wake Forest University before joining Meredith College, where she emphasizes women’s educational traditions.

Her research focuses on women’s economic roles in post-Civil War North Carolina, particularly businesswomen in the Piedmont region. She has published on topics such as the 19th Amendment, the Equal Rights Amendment, and women’s contributions to World War I homefront efforts. Robbins is also active in public history initiatives, including organizing conferences on historical accountability and women’s leadership.

Her recent presentations include discussions on the 'Great Resignation,' Title IX at 50, and Meredith College’s historical projects confronting institutional legacies. Robbins combines academic rigor with community engagement, frequently lecturing at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute programs and contributing to public dialogues on voting rights and immigration history.